open 7 days till late

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food, drink, trivia + live music

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open 7 days till late 〰️ food, drink, trivia + live music 〰️

280 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
+61 3 9380 4090

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Live music every night of the week and Pumpy’s Pub Quiz every Monday and Tuesday evening (book a spot here).

Dinner/Table/Beer Garden bookings are highly encouraged, grab a spot below!

Gigs
Eliza & The Delusionals
Dec 5
Eliza & The Delusionals
Cold Irons Bound & Bad Debts at The Retreat
Dec 6
Cold Irons Bound & Bad Debts at The Retreat
Charlie Lane and Ruby Mae
Dec 7
Charlie Lane and Ruby Mae
Sunday Scaries
Dec 7
Sunday Scaries
Helpful Clever Horse Brand Launch | Supporting Neurodivergent Musicians
Dec 10
Helpful Clever Horse Brand Launch | Supporting Neurodivergent Musicians
Amy & The Rectifiers
Dec 11
Amy & The Rectifiers

Coming up in the bandroom!

Featured
Eliza & The Delusionals
Dec 5
Eliza & The Delusionals

Beloved indie-rockers Eliza & the Delusionals are stripping things back for a special run of intimate live & acoustic shows this December in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Cold Irons Bound & Bad Debts at The Retreat
Dec 6
Cold Irons Bound & Bad Debts at The Retreat

CIB & Bad Debts Free Saturday 2pm Arvo Show.

DARK 80's Dance Party at The Retreat in Melbourne
Dec 6
DARK 80's Dance Party at The Retreat in Melbourne

The Dark Eighties Dance Party at The Retreat in Melbourne!

Charlie Lane and Ruby Mae
Dec 7
Charlie Lane and Ruby Mae

SUPRISEEE! 👀👀 me and my BEAUTIFUL beautifullll friend Ruby Mae 😍😍😍 are playing the Retreat Hotel Brunswick 7th December! FREE ENTRY 2-4pm!

Sunday Scaries
Dec 7
Sunday Scaries

Sunday Scaries is a comedy night featuring some of Melbourne’s best comedic talent. Run by Comedian Sez this is the perfect event to finish your week and cure the Sunday Scaries.

Doors open 6pm and show starts at 6:30pm in the band room. Seating is provided.

Helpful Clever Horse Brand Launch | Supporting Neurodivergent Musicians
Dec 10
Helpful Clever Horse Brand Launch | Supporting Neurodivergent Musicians

Helpful Clever Horse is a new clothing brand with the goal of supporting neurodivergent artists in their unique musical journeys.

Amy & The Rectifiers
Dec 11
Amy & The Rectifiers

Amy and The Rectifiers are pumped to hit the stage at The Retreat, one of Melbourne’s most iconic live music venues! Get set for a high-energy night packed with chart-topping hits from the '60s through to the 2000s—blending the best of RnB, Rock, and Pop into one unforgettable show. Come for the music, stay for the vibes—let’s make it a night to remember!

Mylk Reunion at The Retreat Hotel SECOND SHOW
Dec 12
Mylk Reunion at The Retreat Hotel SECOND SHOW

The time has come. Back where it all started and ended. Mylk reunite for one special show.

Anatreptix at The Retreat
Dec 13
Anatreptix at The Retreat

An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.

Good Music presents All Star
Dec 13
Good Music presents All Star

Good Music presents All Star. 
Full venue takeover @ The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 

DJ’s playing indie and alternative hits + live performances. 

Click to check out the full gig guide...

The Retreat Hotel Merch!

Show your support for your favourite local pub by wearing our merch!
Tees are $25 each - just ask one of our friendly staff members behind the bar to purchase!
Designs by James Devlin, Carolyn Hawkins + James Vinciguerra

 
 

The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which the venue now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging.

We also acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.